Australian Ocean Racing Championship
The Championship encompasses events stemming from every state of Australia and comprises 20 major ocean races (see schedule below).
The rationale behind the AORC is to encourage diversity of both race courses and competition. It is designed to give yacht owners around the country as much flexibility to race and enjoy their yachts while participating in a first of its kind major competition.
Scoring
The Cox Sprague High Point Scoring System (CSHPSS) shall be used. A boat’s position in the overall results under the primary rating system of each race (IRC, ORC or AMS), after any penalties, shall be applied to the CSHPSS. Boats will rank by score; highest to lowest. The boat with the highest series score shall be ranked first and so on.
Yachts entering any of the nominated races are automatically entered in the Championship, meaning no work for yacht owners or their representatives. Results will be taken from each race and tabled by RPAYC.
- For more information on participating contact sailing@rpayc.com.au
- For supporting sponsorship opportunities contact: marketing@rpayc.com.au
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Frequently Asked Questions
The race has been classified by the Organising Authority an Australian Sailing Special Regulations category 1 race with the addition of the OAs own additional requirements as listed in the Notice of Race.
This means that an entrant will need to have a Cat 1 Audit done and additionally have an Australian Sailing National Certified Auditor sign off the O.A’s additional items.
- Download at Category 1 Audit requirements form here (from 1 July, 2023)
- Stability Declaration Form
- Communication Equipment Form
- Sat Phone Declaration
- Hull Construction World Sailing Structural Plan Review requirement information
- Australian Sailing Special Regulations Information
RPAYC: Berths for competing boats may be available at RPAYC for a discounted rate in the build-up to the Race. For more details on berthing at the RPAYC and alternative berthing in Pittwater and Sydney, please contact the RPAYC. waterfront@rpayc.com.au
RNZYS: Berthing will be provided on arrival in Auckland.
The Race Committee will direct boats to their temporary berth. Boats planning to stay on in Auckland or New Zealand should provide details as there may be discounted berthing available. It is a condition of Entry that boats must moor in accordance with the directions of the Marina Manager and the Race Committee.
Custom requirements are applicable to all:
New Zealand Customs
Competitors are reminded that it is their sole responsibility to ensure that they clear out through customs in Australia and clear customs into New Zealand on arrival. For more information on the requirements for entering New Zealand by Yacht and for the New Zealand Customs Service, Yacht Pack see: https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/travel-to-and-from-nz/yachts/
Australian Border Force
View Departure & Entry requirements here: https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-and-leaving-by-sea
A crew register is available for the race hosted by MySailTeam.
There are a number of companies that can lease equipment to yacht owners as required for the race, e.g. Satelight phones, Liferafts, PLBs.
EPIRB Hire
The Place to Buy, Hire or Rent a Satellite Phone – EPIRBhire Thuraya Iridium Inmarsat
Sail Exchange
https://www.sailexchange.com.au/personal-safety-equipment/rental-gear/life-rafts-rental.html
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